Fletcher FU24-950, ZK-DGE, collision with terrain during takeoff, High Peak Station, 5 July 1990
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
90-093
Towards the end of the take-off a strong tailwind gust and downdraught was encountered. The aircraft's tailplane struck a fence and the Fletcher sank down a steep face before striking the ground with its left wing and coming to rest against a tree.
Location
near Rakaia Gorge